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R166 OYS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,705 mi
Last recorded109,705 miles
Recorded on25 May 2006
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 OYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2006 109,705 miles

aux belt noisy

diff seals leaking

n/s seat adjuster broken

rear washer inop+washer bottle cracked

Fail 24 May 2006 109,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

diff seals leaking

n/s seat adjuster broken

rear washer inop + wiper split

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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R166 OYS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R166 OYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R166 OYS registered?

R166 OYS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R166 OYS safe to buy?

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